The BLM surge brought funding to Black founders – then the doors closed again

27 August 2025

Five years ago, following the murder of George Floyd, Black-founded startups briefly experienced a surge of attention from venture capitalists (VCs). In the two years…

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How Unicorns Win: Embracing Simplicity and Securing Early Private Capital

27 July 2025

A new international study led by researchers from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) in Lithuania has shed light on why some digital mental health start-ups…

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The Impact of Parental Leave Policies on Mothers’ Entrepreneurial Choices

24 April 2025

Recent research published in the Journal of Management Studies offers a nuanced perspective on how parental leave policies—specifically their temporal and financial elements—can shape mothers’…

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New Research Finds Resilient Entrepreneurs Navigate Emotional Highs and Lows with Greater Ease

18 April 2025

Entrepreneurship is often described as a turbulent emotional journey punctuated by soaring excitement and periods of profound doubt. Yet, new research published in the Strategic…

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Recent Study Reveals Successful Tactics for Entrepreneurs to Communicate Risks While Maintaining Investor Trust

19 March 2025

Entrepreneurs often grapple with whether to disclose the inherent risks in their business ventures. While honesty can bolster credibility, it also risks deterring potential investors.…

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Creating the Ideal Pitch: Understanding Business-to-Investor Marketing Strategies

6 March 2025

A recent study published in the Journal of Marketing explores effective strategies startups can use to craft their pitches to attract investors in a highly…

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Recent Research Investigates the Impact of Cultural Norms on Worldwide Entrepreneurship

19 January 2025

A recent investigation by Valentina A. Assenova and Raphael Amit from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, uncovers the significant role of cultural tightness and…

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Groundbreaking Research Reveals the Profound Influence of Accelerator Programmes on Global Startups

17 December 2024

A seminal study by Valentina A. Assenova and Raphael Amit from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania unveils significant findings on the positive…

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Entrepreneurs Funded by Family and Friends Tend to Opt for Less Risky Growth Strategies

9 December 2024

Entrepreneurs often lack the resources and funding to kick-start their ventures, leading them to contact family and friends for initial support. However, this raises a…

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Launching a New Biomaterials Startup is More Challenging Than Expected

29 October 2024

Entrepreneurship has permeated various sectors, including science, where engineers and scientists are increasingly translating their research into marketable products or services, leading to the inception…

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Underserved Entrepreneurs Carve Out Their Own Niches

23 October 2024

In 2014, Whitney Wolfe Herd resigned from her position at the dating app Tinder, having encountered workplace sexism, and set out to establish her dating…

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Identifying the Key to Success: How Machine Learning Deciphers Crowdfunding Success Factors

4 October 2024

Crowdfunding has evolved significantly from its humble origins in the late 1990s to a formidable multi-billion-dollar financing arena for many early-stage innovations. Kickstarter, a prominent…

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